Presolicitation (Amendment #4): Residential Reentry Center (RRC) and Home Confinement (HC) Services within the area of Albany, New York
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), under the Department of Justice, is issuing a presolicitation for Residential Reentry Center (RRC) and Home Confinement (HC) Services in the Albany, New York area. This opportunity seeks providers for in-house RRC beds within Albany city limits and HC placements within a 200-mile radius. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type with tiered pricing. The solicitation is anticipated to be available on March 23, 2026, with an estimated closing date of May 25, 2026. No set-aside is specified.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes both RRC and HC services for male and female federal offenders.
- RRC Services: A guaranteed minimum of 21 beds and a maximum of 42 beds (36 male, 6 female) for the one-year Base Period and each of the four one-year Option Periods.
- Home Confinement Services: A guaranteed minimum of 9 placements and a maximum of 18 placements (male and female) for the Base Period and each of the four one-year Option Periods. The HC radius is within 200 miles of the RRC facility.
All services must adhere to the Federal Bureau of Prisons Statement of Work (SOW) entitled "Residential Reentry Center, March 2022 SOW." Home Confinement services are specifically detailed in Chapter 10 of this SOW, with additional requirements referenced throughout. The SOW outlines the management and operation of an RRC, provision of comprehensive community-based services, and ensuring consistency with the BOP's mission. Contractors are responsible for all personnel, management, equipment, supplies, and associated costs.
Performance standards include compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and BOP policies. Contractors must develop and maintain written operations manuals, sanitation plans, contingency plans, and emergency plans. Specific requirements cover staff qualifications, 24-hour coverage, security, contraband control, comprehensive resident programs (case management, vocational training, community reintegration), and procedures for intake, discipline, medical services, food services, and release.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with tiered prices for all line items.
- Duration: One-year Base Period plus four one-year Option Periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Solicitation Availability: On or about March 23, 2026.
- Estimated Closing Date: On or about May 25, 2026.
- Published Date (Presolicitation): March 26, 2026.
Additional Notes
The solicitation will be distributed exclusively through SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities. Hard copies will not be available. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all updates and information regarding this acquisition. No telephone requests or written requests for the solicitation will be accepted, and no collect calls will be answered. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal.